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Waiving fees for tourism operators
Tourism PEI is waiving fees for the 2021 season to support tourism operators impacted by COVID-19. The following fees will be waived: accommodation licensing fees for existing and new applicants; highway signage fees for existing signage holders; and Canada Select star rating...
Free advertising for tourism operators
All tourism operators on the Island are being offered a free basic web listing on Tourism PEI’s website for the 2021 season. Tourism PEI’s website is a primary tool to help visitors plan their vacations to Prince Edward Island. The free web listing, valued at $85, includes the...
No jumping or diving at Basin Head Provincial Park
Effective immediately, jumping or diving off the wharf and bridge into the channel at Basin Head Provincial Park is strictly prohibited due to extremely shallow water. Dredging was done to correct the channel at Basin Head in late June, however the channel has become shallow...
Provincial park campgrounds reopening additional sites
Provincial Park campgrounds will reopen for two-night minimum stays on Wednesday, July 8. Provincial Park campgrounds opened for the season on June 26 for seasonal sites only. Starting Friday, July 3, campers who want to book a two-night minimum stay at provincial campground can...
No swimming at Cabot Beach Provincial Park
Effective immediately, swimming is prohibited at Cabot Beach Provincial Park due to extremely dangerous currents. The swimming ban is in effect for the duration of the 2020 summer season. The beach remains open for Islanders to relax and play in the sand. Provincial lifeguards...
Basin Head Provincial Park and beach closed temporarily
Starting Thursday, June 25, Basin Head Provincial Park and beach will be closed to the public for dredging of the channel. Provincial park staff and lifeguards will be on site daily to inform Islanders the park and beach is closed. The work is expected to be completed by Saturday...
Another record-breaking year for visitation and tourism revenues
Records were broken and Islanders and industry from tip to tip can celebrate yet another successful year for tourism in Prince Edward Island. Statistics released by Tourism PEI today show that the Confederation Bridge, Charlottetown Airport and Charlottetown Port all set new...